plumnovel Chapter 44: Breaking Up?
Chapter 44: Breaking Up?
"Alas, even though Fellow Daoist Cangqiong just arrived, he knows that Fellow Daoist Kunpeng has done us a great service, but many people just don't appreciate it."
Xi Yi spoke in his evolved and upgraded language.
"Who wouldn't cherish it? By the way, why does everyone look so worried?"
The Celestial Daoist would also chime in.
"Fellow Daoist Cangqiong, although you arrived not late, you're still a bit too late. We... we have to part ways... Alas!"
Xi Yi said with a sigh.
"Huh? Break up? What break up? No, I haven't even participated yet!" Daoist Cangqiong was confused again.
"Ahem!"
Finally, Kunwu stepped forward.
Although things were proceeding according to plan, Xi Yi's behavior made him feel very uncomfortable.
I never expected that the person who provoked me would be such a nice guy. Isn't this a joke?
When did Xi Yi, the kind-hearted man, reach this level?
I'm actually a little envious.
"Fellow Daoist Kunpeng, I was wrong yesterday. I offended Fellow Daoist Yangmei. I apologize to Fellow Daoist Yangmei here... Fellow Daoist Yangmei, I take back my words."
Kunwu said awkwardly.
"That's right, and so am I. I have failed Fellow Daoist Kunpeng's good intentions. We worked together to strengthen the prehistoric world, but a misunderstanding damaged our harmony. I will not take Fellow Daoist Yangmei's place. It was my fault... Fellow Daoist Yangmei, it was my fault."
The Yin-Yang Taoist immediately followed.
"And me, I have failed Fellow Daoist Kunpeng's expectations. I was too hasty and safety should indeed be the priority. In addition, it was my suggestion to change people, which led to the subsequent problems. Strictly speaking, I hurt Fellow Daoist Yangmei... Fellow Daoist Yangmei, it is my fault, Luo Hou."
Rahu made his grand entrance as the final character.
Yang Mei secretly realized something was wrong; he had been lifted up.
He himself became the contradiction within the contradiction.
"Ahem, it's not the fault of the three fellow Daoists. It was my impulsiveness yesterday... I have failed Fellow Daoist Kunpeng's trust. I have figured it out. For the sake of the greater good of the prehistoric world, I am willing to withdraw... If Fellow Daoist Kunpeng agrees, Fellow Daoist Yin Yang can take my place."
Yang Mei, quick-witted, hurriedly said.
"Uh, so they haven't broken up, right?"
Cang Qiong didn't understand, but he felt that he understood.
He didn't want the group to fall apart before he even got a chance to participate, so after the four of them finished their performance, he asked Kunpeng and Xiyi a question.
He doesn't understand anything else, but seeing everyone apologizing and reflecting, it seems like they're not going to break up.
"Haha, it's not going to end now, it's not going to end now."
Xi Yi felt that his painstakingly planned scheme had succeeded.
My efforts have paid off, and my fellow practitioners now realize their impulsiveness and mistakes.
I'm so amazing.
"It can't be scattered, it can't be scattered." Kunpeng also laughed.
Xi Yi's level still needs to be improved. This isn't about regretting or admitting mistakes; it's about being driven by instinctual self-interest and realizing that they still have to eat from the same pot.
Of course, I won't go into the details of the various calculations and schemes involved.
Both are good, both have been upgraded and improved, and I am very satisfied.
"Since everyone says so, then I've made my decision," Kunpeng said.
"It's all up to Fellow Daoist Kunpeng's command."
Rahu was the first to stand up and support him.
This immature performance was clearly an act, and Kunpeng smiled knowingly but said nothing.
"We agree to X7."
The remaining seven people said they were the same as Rahu.
Only the heavens remained confused and bewildered.
"My decision is—we will proceed as usual, with myself, Yangmei, Xiyi, and Hongjun exploring the passage, while Luohou and Qiankun will guard its safety... Incidentally, the four of us will also have an additional task: to inform Cangqiong of the detailed process and plan."
"Um?"
Luo Hou was taken aback; it wasn't what he wanted.
But I was very enthusiastic about my performance just now.
He could only bite the bullet and say, "Okay!"
Yang Mei was also surprised that she hadn't been substituted.
Although he showed no expression on his face, he was very happy inside. He would definitely feel terrible if he were replaced.
Xi Yi followed in the footsteps of Cang Qiong Dao Ren, becoming confused and wondering if he himself hadn't been replaced by Luo Hou Dao Ren.
This isn't right.
Kunpeng said: That's right, what's wrong with it?
You are allowed to engage in naive scheming, but I am not allowed to arbitrarily rule the court.
They should all be hit hard, and the blows should be distributed evenly.
Having the ability and resources means you can be a little more willful.
Whether it was Luo Hou's scheming, Kunwu Yin Yang's meddling (who really didn't want to be a gatekeeper), Xi Yi's concessions for the sake of unity, or Yang Mei's forced concessions... and so on.
Regardless of what they think, I will not agree; do as I think.
This decision surprised everyone, but this was exactly the effect Kunpeng wanted.
Kunwu and Yinyang looked puzzled.
Hongjun Daoist and Qiankun Gongzi were equally perplexed.
Hongjun said he didn't understand, but seeing everyone's bewildered look, he was greatly shocked even though he didn't understand.
He thought to himself: Fellow Daoist Kunpeng is tall and strong.
"I know you're confused, Fellow Daoist Cangqiong, but don't be confused yet, just follow along."
"Alright!" The Lord of the Azure Sky listened to the advice.
Especially seeing how everyone listened to advice and followed Fellow Daoist Kunpeng's advice, I naturally followed suit, especially since I like to listen to advice.
There was even some reflection: I used to think there was something wrong with myself, after all, I am a holy and powerful being, but I don't have much of my own opinion and I like to listen to other people's advice.
But now it seems that's not the case.
Not only do you listen to advice, but don't you see that everyone else does too?
So it's not that there's something wrong with me, it's that everyone is the same.
Yes, that makes sense.
Cang Qiong didn't know what to do, but he obediently followed along and walked with everyone through the passage connecting to the post-apocalyptic alternate world.
Until they reached the exit, they saw a distorted, post-apocalyptic world.
"I'll leave Fellow Daoist Cangqiong to you all."
After saying that, he looked at Rahu.
He even gave Luo Hou a slight wink and a meaningful smile.
Luo Hou was flustered by the laughter, feeling as if Kunpeng had seen through his plans.
And...it seems? It appears? I really see through it.
"I humbly request that you, fellow Daoists, enlighten this humble Daoist."
As Kunpeng carefully led Hongjun, Xiyi, and the others away, disappearing before their eyes through a spatial transformation, Cangqiong Daoren was filled with curiosity.
He turned and looked at the four people with longing, hoping they could answer his questions.
The Kunwu Taoist and the Yin-Yang Taoist were not in high spirits.
Luo Hou was still reeling from the smile Kunpeng had given him earlier.
The only one who seems somewhat normal is Qiankun Gongzi.
He waved the tattered fan in his hand, the "Qiankun Fan," and despite his ragged clothes, he exuded the air of a refined gentleman.
"Let me speak to Fellow Daoist Cangqiong."
The primordial world was not large, but Qiankun and Cangqiong did not know each other before, and this was the first time they had met Cangqiong.
The other three had their own worries, but I stood out from the crowd, so I'll have to talk about it myself.
"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Qiankun."
"That's how it is..."
As Qiankun Daoist recounted everything that had happened in the past few days to Cangqiong Daoist.
Kunpeng and his group have arrived at the marked fifteenth step?
"Oh no, be careful."
With a startled cry, like a sharp blade shattering space, danger loomed ahead.
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